Micklefield School News

Weekly Update

January 31, 2025

3-7 February

WEEKLY UPDATES

WEEK AHEAD:

Term 1 2025

  • Monday 3 February
  • Tuesday 4 February
  • Wednesday 5 February
  • Thursday 6 February
    • Interschools Tennis
  • Friday 7 February
    • Summer Picnic
      • Tickets Available HERE
  • Saturday 8 February
    • Fun Family Padel Tournament
      • Book your slot HERE
      • Join us and help raise funds for the swimming pool

Coming up

(More information under Events)

  • Wednesday 12 February
    • Lit Quiz @ The Grove
  • Friday 14 February
    • Grade 7 Bake Sale
    • Interschools Gala
  • Saturday 22 February
    • Sports Day
  • Tuesday 25 February
    • Grade 7 run event TBC
  • Thursday 13 March
    • Individual & Class photos
    • AGM

Sports Day 2025 – Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Day!

Excitement is building for our annual Sports Day, where our girls will showcase their team spirit, determination, and athleticism! Join us for a morning of friendly competition, laughter, and community fun.

To make the day a success, we need parent volunteers to help run our refreshment stalls. If you’re able to lend a hand at the Egg & Bacon, Halaal Boerewors Roll, or the Cooldrink stall, please sign up on the volunteer roster [Sports Day Roster]. Your support ensures that everyone stays fueled and refreshed throughout the event!

We look forward to seeing you there—cheering on the girls and enjoying a wonderful day together.

If anyone is willing to volunteer as the coordinator of any of the stalls please email marketing@micklefield.co.za

HATS/CAPS 

All girls must supply their class teacher with a spare Micklefield cap, clearly marked, by Wednesday, 5 February.  These spare caps will be kept in the classroom so that if pupils does not have her usual every day cap, a spare is available.  

Important Recycling Update

We are excited to share that Micklefield has partnered with a new service provider, Mpact, to manage our recycling program. With this change, there are a few important guidelines to follow when dropping off your recyclables at school:

Mpact WILL accept:

  • Glass of any kind (except windows and mirrors)
  • Clear or blue plastic bottles
  • Brown Checkers bags (stickers removed)

🔴 Mpact will NOT accept:

  • Laminated paper
  • Carbonated paper
  • Common mix (e.g., coloured paper, cereal/tea/sweet boxes, takeaway boxes from KFC/McDonald’s, or any items contaminated with food)
  • Wax-coated paper

Please ensure these items are separated before dropping them off so that the school can dispose of the items that Mpact will not accept.

Thank you for helping us maintain an eco-friendly campus and for supporting our recycling efforts! 🌍♻️

Events

🎶 Buy Your Ticket today! 

Join us for a magical Summer Picnic Sunset Concert featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and unforgettable performances by our talented Summer Picnic Choir and Marimba bands as well as the amazing Ruskin Road band!

🗓 Date:  7 February
Time: 17:30 – 21:00
📍 Location: Micklefield School
🎟 Tickets are on sale on Quicket

CLICK HERE TO BUY

Bring your picnic blankets, your loved ones, and your dancing shoes for a night of music, laughter, and community! 🎤🎸

Join the Fun at the Micklefield Community Padel Tournament!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 8 February, and get ready for a day of friendly competition and community spirit! 🎾 Our exciting Padel Tournament is open to all, with three categories to choose from: Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed.

Don’t worry about finding a partner – single entries will be played in an Americano style, giving you the chance to mix and match with different players throughout the event.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time player, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some sporty fun, connect with the Micklefield community and raise some funds for the new pool.

More details on registration and match times to follow – we can’t wait to see you there!

Book your slot NOW!

Sports & Extra-Murals

The updated 2025 sport and extra-mural programme is available on the Ed-Admin Multi Portal App, under Documentation.  Please check both the Term 1 and 4 (Summer) and the Term 2 and 3 (Winter) schedules when doing your planning for the new year. All information with regards to the private extra-murals on offer is available on the Ed-Admin Multi Portal App under Documentation, Sport/Extra-Murals.  Please liaise directly with the extra-mural providers. 

TENNIS 

The tennis fixture lists are available on the Ed-Admin Multi Portal App under Documents, Sport. 

A reminder that the teams and venues for each week will be posted on the Sport Whatsapp group on a Monday.  Venues might differ from the fixture list due to the availability of courts. 

SWIMMING 

Swimming gala lists will be sent out every Wednesday on the class Sport Whatsapp group for those swimming in that Friday’s gala. 

HOCKEY TOUR 2025 

We are holding pre-tour hockey clinics at Micklefield on Saturday:

  • 25 January
  • 1 February
  • 8 February

for any Grade 6 and 7 girls who would like to hone their skills.

The annual hockey tour to Knysna is from Thursday, 20 March to Sunday, 23 March 2025. 

Trials will be held on Saturday morning, 15 February, details will follow.  The squad will consist of 14 players comprising of Grade 6 and Grade 7 girls. 

Weekly Snapshot

Our U11s played their first tennis matches this week!
First Junior Choir session including our fabulous grade 1’s 🎵💕
Welcome Chef Ally to the Micklefield Family
Grade 7s creating brownie mixes

Congratulations to Zoe (Grade 5) and Abigail (Grade 0) Cole who participated in the 10km Trailseeker Mountain Bike Race near Paarl last SaturdayThey both did extremely well in very hot conditionsZoe finished 2nd in her age category and was 3rd overall in the Women’s CategoryAbigail also finished 2nd in her age groupWell done, girls! 

Grade 4s working together to plant beans. They will be observing and documenting our findings over the next few weeks.
Our Grade 4s had their first early morning tennis session at WPCC this week!
Grade 7 Leadership Camp

Welcome to the Micklefield Family

Mrs Pattison - Grade 0
Ms Moses - Afrikaans Grade 1-7
Ms Holms - Intermediate Phase Intern
Ms Gaidien - Foundation Phase Intern
Micklefield School

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